Broken BB spindle for Echelon spin bike
03-23-23, 05:13 PM
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Broken BB spindle for Echelon spin bike
I've got broken bottom bracket spindle on my Echelon Connect Sport spin bike. It's out of warranty and the company does not provide any support other than 10% off a new machine. Other than the broken spindle, it's a perfect running piece of equipment. I would hate to toss it so I'm looking for any advice on suggestions to fix it.
The spindle broke just under the non-drive side square taper. The crank arms both look fine after I get it removed from the spindle but the crank spider looks to be directly welded to the spindle which I think is uncommon for most bike parts. The bearings are pressed in and feels great.
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The spindle broke just under the non-drive side square taper. The crank arms both look fine after I get it removed from the spindle but the crank spider looks to be directly welded to the spindle which I think is uncommon for most bike parts. The bearings are pressed in and feels great.
- Spindle/axle diameter: 20mm (possibly 19mm because 20mm is unheard of)
- BCD: 5 x 110mm
- Spindle length: ~150mm
- BB bearing diameter: ~41.5mm
- BB shell: 70mm
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